My internship and independent study were coordinated simultaneously, allowing me to leverage my skills and passion for channels and masking during my time at Swarner Communications, which includes Northwest Military, The Volcano, The Ranger, and The Northwest Airlifter newspapers.
I created a work journal to document my semester’s independent study, detailing my processes and workflows from the independent study project focused on mastering channels to my experiences interning at Northwest Military.
By concentrating on channels and masks for my independent study, I was able to refine my skill set. The hands-on experience I gained during my internship complemented this focus, reinforcing my abilities in both areas.
The Process
Working with Swarner Communications was a rewarding and invaluable experience that provided me with valuable insights into the publishing industry. I contributed to various newspapers in multiple capacities, from complex image manipulation to performing layouts to cover for vacationing staff. Through this work, I became familiar with Northwest's publishing and layout procedures.
I utilized channels and masks for image manipulation to enhance images for front page covers. Additionally, I shared my expertise in these techniques with the staff, helping them learn new methods for isolating subjects and refining images. This experience aligned perfectly with my independent study, where my goal was to master these techniques.
I designed this full cover and and was given credit for my work.
I created these client ads & redesigned older ads to format to new software requirements.
Before and After Advertising Redesign
Media Guide Redesign
